Andrena Photography Named One of the Top 10 Wedding Photographers by American Photo Magazine

4May

I’m beyond thrilled to be have just been named one of the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World by American Photo Magazine. It is truly humbling to have my work recognized in this way, since like many photographers, I often work alone, late into the night, with the pursuit of image excellence taking priority over almost everything else. I am so proud to be honored alongside so many photographers whose work (and good hearts) I admire. This year’s list features (in alphabetical order by first name) the following amazing artists. I’ve included web site links and their locations, and I encourage you to take a spin around their respective sites and blogs, as you’ll no doubt be dazzled.

Here’s the cover (on newsstands May 10th, but on Zinio now), the letter from the editor (explaining the selection process) along with a list of the advisory panel members, and my feature in the magazine. Congratulations to my clients Kristen and Tara, whose images were chosen for this piece. The editors asked me to provide 30 images for them to choose from, and they ended up choosing two images taken in India (in Udaipur and Samode, respectively), four years apart.

Congratulations to all my colleagues who are included on this list, and a huge thank you to all my wonderful clients, whose fabulous weddings and “photography first” mindsets have helped me create so many beautiful images. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Yoshi Morimoto, owner of YM Images, who seconds for me most of the time and is one of the best people I know.

Thanks so much, Chanelle!!! 🙂 Your support and kindness means the world to me. Thanks for always being so lovely. 🙂

Nicola Said

05.04.11

Amazing and totally inspiring, and to think I was lucky enough to have a mentor session with you 😀 Well done! xxx

Dina

05.04.11

Aw, Nicola. My time with you and Ioan is such a fond memory. And I loved our mentor session. You were an absolute delight, with wonderful work. I hope I get to visit you both in Wales someday soon. Maybe we can go see Kate and Wills as well. 😉

Lew

05.04.11

Congratulations Dina!! So very well deserved!

Jennifer Diamond

05.04.11

WOW! And so not surprised. You’ve earned it, dear!

Seshu

05.04.11

Huge honor!!! Congratulations Dina. This rocks!!!

Phillip Colwart

05.04.11

Keep up the great work! You have achieved excellence…

David

05.04.11

Congratulations, Dinan! A much deserved honor!

Tamera

05.04.11

Dina, I am so glad you were honored with this distinction, it’s well-deserved! You have the most gorgeous style, I’m glad more people will be able to see it now and be inspired by you. Congratulations!

Greg Gibson

05.04.11

Congrats Dina – so gratifying to share this with a great friend like you!

Dina

05.04.11

David, I cracked up when I saw that you posted “Congrats Dinan,” which is your last name. LOL. Greg, I am so honored to be on this list with a great friend, and someone whose work I have always admired. Tam, thanks so much, my fellow mod peep. Phillip, I am still so grateful for my Tricky voodoo doll, so I always have a little piece of you with me. Seshu, it’s been too long — thank you! Jen, my most favorite tat-and-pomp’ed via, miss you so much. Lew, thanks soooo much. 🙂

To be on the same list as my second lord and savior ‘ Yervant ‘ – WOW !!!

What an honor !!!!

Dina

05.04.11

Paul, so nice to hear from you. It’s been waaaay too long. Jonas, I agree — humbling to be in such great company, including yours. Petra posted that you’re Swedish. I’ve been to Malmo. 🙂 Michael, I’m up late (retouching, as usual), and your note just cracked me up. LOL. 🙂

Manel Tamayo

05.04.11

Congrats Dina !!! Amazing work and marvelous pics. I love your work from Barcelona, Spain.

Dina

05.04.11

Thanks so much, Manel. 🙂 I have regretfully only seen the inside of the Madrid Airport and a local Hyatt, but I hope to visit your beautiful city someday. 🙂

CONGRATS DINA! I AM NOT EVEN ONE BIT SURPRISED. AMAZING WORK AS ALWAYS DESERVES RECOGNITION!! 🙂

Rajan Patel – AVL Films

05.04.11

Dina you rock! Congrats and I have no words except you deserve this. Keep up the revolutionary work and we all love the inspiration you bring to our careers.

Rocco Ancora

05.04.11

Congratulations Dina, beautiful work, well deserved !!

Dina

05.04.11

Rocco, such a thrill to share space with you on the Top 10 list. Your work is fabulous. Rajan, rock on, your sweet self. Yasna, you’re my cover girl, and my superstar. I changed my home page image to you. Everyone knows that image, and it’s of you, girl. James, thanks so much. 🙂 Sol, I know and love your work, and have even referred people your way. 🙂 Kevin, thanks so much for thinking of me, and for your kind words. It’s been a crazy week, and I am so humbled by and grateful for all your kind words.

Vincent McVay

05.04.11

Awesome….Congratulations!

Rashmi Mohan

05.04.11

Congrats. I really admire your work!

Jennifer Chase

05.04.11

Very well deserved!!!

Another Wedding Photographer

05.04.11

Well done. I am slowly working and studying my way through all you top 10 guys….

suki

05.04.11

Wow Dina – this honor is so amazing and truly fitting. I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more than you. Congratulations!

Anthony Ryan Photography Santa Clarita Photographer

05.04.11

I’m blown away by you’re work~ where are these shoots out of? UNREAL!!

dianavideo

05.04.11

Congratulations!

Faith

05.04.11

Congratulations on making the list from a fellow wedding photographer (who is working on being on the list someday…)